Tag: Chicago
Land-based Hollywood Casino Joliet opens; seen as regional, culinary destination
The new Hollywood Casino Joliet opened Monday with fanfare that included a traditional Chinese lion dance and an announcement that the... more
Chicago: Top mayoral aide throws cold water on installing slot machines at O’Hare and Midway
A top aide to Mayor Brandon Johnson is trying to ground the idea of installing slot machines at O’Hare and Midway Airports for fear it... more
Illinois revokes license of Cicero video gambling operator, alleging mob ties
The Illinois Gaming Board has revoked the license of an allegedly mob-connected operator of a video gambling license at a Steak’n Egger... more
Chicago mayor now open to video gambling after lawmakers express frustration
After Illinois lawmakers expressed frustration with Chicago’s refusal to allow video gambling in the city, Mayor Brandon Johnson says... more
Long-delayed $250M Bally’s Chicago IPO may finally close in August
Eight months after launching its $250 million initial public offering, Bally’s Chicago is making a final push to solicit investors and... more
Construction crane hoisted at Bally’s casino-hotel site in Chicago
Over the course of the last five days, the tower crane has been erected for the hotel tower at the new Bally’s Chicago Casino on the... more
Online sports betting, legal video gaming could be cash cow for Chicago, council members say
Chicago should crack down on illegal sweepstakes machines, tax online sports betting and lift the city ban on video gaming — but only... more
Hawthorne Race Course trims race dates, as horsemen call for action on unbuilt racino
The Illinois Racing Board on July 17 approved Hawthorne Race Course’s request to reduce the remainder of its Thoroughbred season from... more
Chicago City Council members pushing to legalize video gambling in city
City Council members are revving up the fight to legalize video gambling in Chicago — even after Mayor Brandon Johnson’s financial team... more
Three high-profile Illinois casinos have now faced allegations over contractors with reputed mob ties
The largest fine levied by the Illinois Gaming Board in recent memory — $3.2 million — was paid in 2003 by Grand Victoria Casino in... more
